Robots Race in Beijing, OpenAI Eyes Major Acquisition, Meta Boosts Teen Safety

24/04/2025 11 min
Robots Race in Beijing, OpenAI Eyes Major Acquisition, Meta Boosts Teen Safety

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Episode Synopsis

Explore the latest in technology as China hosts a groundbreaking humanoid robot marathon, showcasing advancements in robotics. Discover OpenAI's potential $3 billion acquisition of Windsurf, a move that could reshape the A.I. coding assistant market. Plus, learn about Meta's new A.I. technology designed to enhance teen safety across its platforms, reflecting a significant shift in online protection measures.

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